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Villarreal 3-2 Getafe

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:05:39 GMT

Nine-man Villarreal twice hit back from being behind to beat Getafe 3-2 in a highly entertaining encounter at El Madrigal. Spain full-back Joan Capdevila struck twice, including an 86th-minute winner.
Source: ESPN STAR Sports

Study confirms national anthems provoke pride and patriotism

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:26:17 GMT

Whether at sporting events or political rallies, national anthems constitute a powerful tool to evoke nationalism and pride in individuals, according to the first empirical exploration on the effect of national anthems on social identity.
Source: Jerusalem Post

McLeish backs Souness for Scotland job

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:46:32 GMT

Ex-national team manager says Graeme Souness is the right man to lead Scotland. Alex McLeish has said that the SFA should approach Graeme Souness to succeed George Burley as Scotland manager.
Source: STV

Quoted in 'Stars and stripes are Rainbow Nation's No1'

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:20:49 GMT

said in Guardian Unlimited:

In Germany, we made arrangements with nine cities and we played in four. We look for a good square, that is essential. We talk to the police, the embassy, the community. Then we want toilets, we want catering. In Basle [where Holland lost to Russia at Euro 2008] there were 300,000 Dutch people. It was crazy.

The World Cup finals: Group A

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:14:29 GMT

FRANCE (FIFA RANK 7) Best World Cup: Winners 1998 Unpopular finalists because of the manner of their playoff qualification at the expense of Ireland and led by an eccentric coach, who has struggled to keep the squad on his side, but should progress...
Source: Times Online

Capello warns England of perils of easy draw

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:32:32 GMT

Fabio Capello’s first reaction to England’s World Cup draw spoke volumes about how he really regards the prospect of facing the United States, Algeria and Slovenia in Group C next year.
Source: Soccer News

A look at Group H – World Cup 2010

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:27:04 GMT

The final contains Honduras, Chile, Spain and Switzerland.
Source: Soccer Blogs

FIFA 2010 World Cup Draw and Team Analysis.

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:30:42 GMT

"/Players/__8">Group A South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France South Africa: Hosts, they have been in a steep downward spiral since 1998, the quality of players has fallen.
Source: Footbo blogs

A guide to the teams at South Africa 2010

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:32:55 GMT

Fifa World Cup draw: Cape Town, Friday 4 December Coverage: BBC Two/online from 1715 GMT, Jonathan Pearce commentating; full commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and live text commentary on the BBC Sport website from 1200 GMT On 18 November the guest list...
Source: BBC Sport

Quoted in 'The Thierry Henry Contrition Tour Continues'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:45:02 GMT

Thierry Henry said in Unprofessional Foul:

It’s not the first time [that I thought about retiring] ... After the 2006 World Cup, I thought about it, but it was too early. After Euro 2008, too, but it wasn’t the right moment. There was a generation that needed me. Despite everything that has just happened and the fact that I felt let down, I will not let my country down.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:28:33 GMT

Spain's Fernando Torres celebrates after scoring during their Euro 2008 final soccer match against Germany at Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, in this June 29, 2008 file photo.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:43:20 GMT

A Norway fan waits for the women's Euro 2008 handball match final against Spain in Skopje December 14, 2008.

EURO 2008 highlights ! - OFFICIAL - [HQ]

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:01:43 GMT